HP Budget (2023-24) Highlights Part – 1

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Budget Size proposed as Rs. 53,413 crore.

State Economy

  1. Growth rate of State Economy = 6.4 percent (estimated) for  2022-23
  2. Per capita income in Himachal Pradesh = Rs.2,22,227 (estimated) in 2022-23 , with a growth rate of 10.4 percent over previous year.
  3. State’s GDP is estimated to be = Rs.1,95,404 crore for 2022-23

Development Budget

  1. An outlay of Rs.9,524 crore for the State Development Budget for 2023-24.
  2. Scheduled Caste Development Program = Rs.2,399 crore
  3. Tribal Development Program=  Rs.857 crore
  4. Backward Area Development Programme = Rs.104 crore.
  5. Besides an outlay of Rs.3,397 crore is proposed for Central Schemes Budget

Energy/Multi-purpose projects

  1. To develop Himachal Pradesh as a ‘Green Energy State’ by 31st March, 2026
  2. Target: A target of starting new solar energy projects with capacity of 500 MW has been set in 2023-24.
  3. 2 Panchayats in each district of the State will be developed as Green Panchayats on a pilot basis. Solar power projects with capacity ranging from 500 KW to 1 MW capacity will be set up in these Panchayats.
  4. A solar power based “Battery Energy Storage System Project” will be set up in Pangi to strengthen its power supply system.
  5. Youth of the State will be given 40 percent subsidy to set up solar power projects for capacity ranging from 250 KW to 2 MW on their own/leased land. Electricity generated from these projects will be purchased by State Electricity Board.
  6. Government has also decided that Himachal Pradesh will be developed as a ‘Model State for Electric Vehicles’. Use of electric vehicles will be encouraged in a phased manner to reduce carbon emissions.
  7. To encourage participation of the youth of Himachal in e-vehicle sector:—
    • The private bus operators will be given subsidy of 50 percent with the maximum limit of Rs.50 lakh for purchase of e-buses.
    • The private truck operators will be given subsidy of 50 percent with the maximum limit of Rs.50 lakh for purchase of e-trucks.
    • The private operators will be given subsidy of 50 percent for establishing charging stations. A detailed work plan will be prepared for it in consultation with the State Electricity Board.
  8. Himachal Road Transport Corporation is plying 75 e-buses and 50 e-taxis currently in the State. Govt announced to replace 1,500 diesel buses of HRTC with electric buses in a phased manner. Expenditure of Rs.1,000 crore is proposed for the purpose. In the first phase, a new e-bus Depot will be set up in Nadaun and Shimla (local) Depot will be converted into e-bus Depot in a phased manner.
  9. Hydropower projects with capacity of 1,000 MW will be completed in 2023-24.
  10. “Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme” costing Rs.2,000 crore will be launched with the help of the World Bank. Under this, there is a provision to construct solar power projects with a capacity of 200 MW and to construct 11 sub-stations and 2 distribution lines serving 13 towns of the State.
  11. A ‘Centralized Cell’ will be set up for efficient management of sale and purchase of power to increase revenues.

Tourism

  1. The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended Rs.1,000 crore for Mandi Airport and Rs.400 crore for Kangra Airport
  2. The process of land acquisition to increase the length of runway of the Kangra Airport from existing 1,372 meters to 3,010 meters will be completed by the middle of next financial year.
  3. The Government is developing Heliports at Rampur, Baddi, Kanganidhar (Mandi) and SASE (Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment), Manali
  4. Heli-Taxi services will be operationalized soon from Sanjauli and Baddi Heliports
  5. Heliports will be constructed/ developed in Hamirpur, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Una district to ensure that they remain connected with air transport throughout the year. Rs.30 crore will be spent on construction and development of these Heliports during 2023-24.
  6. Kangra district will be developed as “Tourism Capital” of Himachal Pradesh
  7. Following projects are proposed to develop Kangra as a favoured tourist destination and to attract tourists:-
    • A “Golf course” meeting international standards will be developed.
    • A 24X7 “Tourist Village” will be established in the district to provide additional employment opportunities to local youth by showcasing and promoting local art, culture, handicrafts, music etc.
    • Old Age Homes will be developed for senior citizens.
    • Development of Ice skating and roller skating rinks.
    • Promotion of water sports, shikara, cruise, yacht facilities in Pong Dam.
  8. Govt has decided to set up a large zoo in Bankhandi in Kangra district at a total cost of Rs.300 crore which will boost tourism.
  9. Comprehensive tourism development scheme has been prepared at a cost of Rs.1,311 crore with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)Under this scheme, an amount of Rs.390 crore will be spent in Kangra, Rs.257 crore in Hamirpur, Rs.229 crore in Kullu, Rs.123 crore in Shimla and Rs.138 crore in Mandi and Rs.174 crore will be spent in other districts.
  10. a “Centre of Excellence” in tourism and hospitality sectors is being set up at Waknaghat at estimated cost of Rs.68 crore under the ‘Himachal Pradesh Skill Development Programme’. Its construction will be completed by the end of 2023.

Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education

  1. “Adarsh Swasthaya Sansthan” : One health institution in each Legislative Assembly Constituency will be developed as “Adarsh Swasthaya Sansthan”. 134 types of laboratory test facilities, specialists alongwith medical staff and latest State of the Art MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound and digital X-ray facilities will be provided in these institutions
  2. Govt announced to establish a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for Cancer Care in Dr. Radhakrishanan Government Medical College, Hamirpur
  3. Announced to start nursing colleges in medical colleges situated at Nahan, Chamba and Hamirpur.
  4. Announce to establish ‘Himachal Pradesh Medical Services Corporation’ for procurement of quality medicines, machinery and equipment with latest technology at competitive prices and to ensure their timely supply to health institutions located in the State
  5. Rs.3,139 crore are proposed for Health sector.

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